For Hugh Masekela, music, heritage go hand in hand

South African performer comes to Tarrytown Music Hall

1:56 PM,
Apr. 10, 2013

South African performer Hugh Masekela will be at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Wednesday. Over the course of his career, he's collaborated with music greats from Harry Belafonte to Bono and released 40 solo albums.

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It's April 4 and Hugh Masekela is in Detroit preparing for a show. He squeezes in an interview to promote another show, his April 17 concert at Tarrytown Music Hall. According to his publicist, his schedule is full for the rest of the afternoon.

It is Masekela's 74th birthday.

Turning one year older seems to be an afterthought as the iconic South African musician goes about the business of his day. ...